IC Chip (MyKad)
The microcontroller embedded in Malaysian MyKad and foreign worker passes that stores identity data.
The IC chip in Malaysian identity documents is a contact/contactless dual-interface microcontroller that stores biographic data (personal details), biometric data (fingerprint templates), and optionally e-government application data (driver's licence, medical records via myKad healthcare). The chip uses a proprietary OS layer over JavaCard. MOVO-X reads only the biographic data zone, which requires no PIN and contains sufficient data for patient registration.
Related Terms
MyKad
Malaysia's national identity card, issued to all citizens and permanent residents aged 12+.
MyKad NFC
The contactless NFC chip in MyKad that stores identity data readable by ISO/IEC 14443 readers.
APDU Command
Application Protocol Data Unit — the command-response protocol for communicating with smart card chips.
Use MOVO-X for IC Chip (MyKad)
MOVO-X is Malaysia's leading platform for ic chip (mykad) in hospitals and clinics. PDPA 2010 compliant, PHFSA 1998 compliant, MyKad NFC ready.